Job summary
- Main area
- Hotel Services - General Services Assistants
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent: To cover a 7-day service (7.5 hour shifts from 7am-7.30pm)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 201-24-150-B
- Employer
- Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Falmouth Hospital
- Town
- Falmouth
- Salary
- £22,383 Per Annum / Pro Rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/07/2024 23:59
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General Services Assistant
Band 2
Thank you for your interest in joining us at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.
Strategic Themes
Great Care
- Care based on what matters to people.
- Care provided at home or close to home.
- Improvement through learning, research and innovation.
- Prevention and alternatives to hospital.
Great Organisation
- Buildings that support health and wellbeing.
- Technology enabled care.
- Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.
- Safe, efficient, effective and productive.
Great People
- A place people love to work and feel valued.
- Living our values with staff (all voices count).
- Attract, grow and develop talent.
- Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.
Great Partner
- Encourage and enable effective partnerships.
- Joined-up community services.
- Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.
- Reduce our impact on the environment.
At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The successful applicant will be an NHS employee and may therefore have contact with vulnerable service users. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff, service users and those attending our sites. Unless exempt, we encourage and support staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Job overview
We are currently looking for friendly adaptable staff willing to work within our supportive team providing cleaning and basic food preparation for our patients. The ability to follow hospital policies and procedures and to carry out other duties as requested to meet the needs of the service are all essential.
Previous experience in a similar position with the Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable but not essential, as training and support will be given.
Shifts are 7.5 hours from 7am-7.30pm on a 6–8 week rota to cover a 7-day service.
Falmouth Community Hospital comprises of one inpatient ward, a Minor Injuries Unit, Outpatient Department and Day Hospital, as well as physiotherapy and rehabilitation services. Free parking on site, and subsidised staff meals available.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role are:
Cleaning wards and non-clinical areas according to policy
Food preparation and serving to patients
Medical Gas responsibilities
Post collection and distribution
Positive interaction with patients
Working for our organisation
We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Just over 532,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role, please see ‘supporting documents’.
Person specification
Knowledge and abilities
Essential criteria
- Aware of Health & Safety legislation
- Aware of COSHH
- Ability to follow instructions and use equipment provided
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential criteria
- Good basic level of ability in Maths and English
- Experience of working in a care setting
- Experience of preparing and serving meals for a range of clients with different dietary requirements
Desirable criteria
- NVQ Level 2 equivalent qualification / experience
Skills and Aptitude
Essential criteria
- Ability to carry out cleaning tasks to a high standard
- Basic IT and keyboard skills
- Good communication skills
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Stuart Hubbard
- Job title
- GSA Supervisor
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01326 436600
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